Air Force Career Progression

This gave me much more insight as to how to be a pilot, what it takes to live the life of an Army Rotary Wing Aviator. I was enthralled and immediately decided I could not suffer a part time contract to fly, I had to have the lifestyle and the opportunity of active duty. This created a timing problem as I was still fresh in a 6 year contract. I did not waste the time I had left; I focused on becoming the best soldier I could. Fueled by the expertise, dedication and experience of the aviators I have come across, I began requesting training above my level and consistently rising to the challenges of my superiors and performing above average. I surprised myself along the way, surpassing my own high expectations, and after appreciating every success I reset the bar higher than before. The struggles that have caused me to push back my timeline are not seen as regrets. Every struggle was beat. Every hurdle showed me how much more I am capable of. My desire and dedication hasn’t changed because of this but my understanding has; I would compare it to a child’s wild, superfluous dream turning into an adult’s strong, focused

The career chosen has interested me for many years now. I wish to serve my country and defend our freedom from whatever the threat may be. Many men and women have done the same as I wish to do, lay down their own life for something bigger. This job will allow me to have a real purpose in life and yet may be dangerous but never boring.

SSgt Orton has been a great addition to the team and providing IT support at Forbes. SSgt Orton leveraged his civilian education and work experience to make a smooth transition working on a Department of Defense Network. SSgt Orton was eager to learn and journal information he gained from other Customer Support Specialists and System Administrators in the Directorate. SSgt Orton closed over 400 documented tickets in Web Help Desk from January to Sep 17. His ability to work individually and on a team provides great flexibility in his assignments, truly a trustworthy employee. SSgt Orton aggressively found dates to attend technical school, 3 Jun to 23 Aug 17. While at technical school, SSgt Orton obtained his information assurance certification, Security +. SSgt Orton continues to grow in his position and responsibilities which is reflected in his impressive closed ticket account.

I currently work in the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a Customer Support Liaison. As a Customer Support Liaison, I ensure all Air Force assets are fully equipped with the assets needed to complete the mission of the 325th FW. This includes aircraft spares that support the AF’s largest F-22 fleet consisting of 55 aircraft. Primarily, my focus is on supply chain management where I am responsible for ordering, moving, storing, inventorying, inspecting and securing $293M of wing assets. My job plays a major role in the Air Force’s ability to train F-22 pilots and project combat air powers around the world.

I, Marshall Tollie Weldon, am originally from Franklinton, North Carolina. Prior to graduating from Franklinton High School during 2012, I swore into the United States Navy in 2011. My goal was to become a corpsman for the four years of my contract, but due to the overdemand for that occupation I was reassigned the job of an Aviation Electrician’s Mate. During my first year in the military, I underwent training at Naval Air Station Pensacola from 2012 to 2013, and was given orders to Naval Station Norfolk for the remainder of my enlistment. While at the command VAW-120, I quickly acquired all the qualifications for my job and became a shift supervisor from August 2013 to June 2016. After three years of working at this command, I received the

I was given the analytical responsibility of two battle spaces, served as the Brigade Lead Analyst, and later the Brigade Intelligence Support Element (BISE) Lead Analyst. I spent four months working in the S2X working with a Counterintelligence (CI) Agent who had various experiences in Tactical, Strategic, and Special Operations assignments.  I aided him in conducting CI Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, CI support to Force Protection Operations, Source Vetting, and CI/Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Targeting and Analysis.  From those four months, I knew I no longer wanted to be an Analyst.  I wanted to be a CI

Most of my service in the United States Marine Corps was spent overseas in Japan and in the Republic of Korea. During this time, I was a recognised weapons expert responsible for the training of both United States Armed personnel and the Republic of Korea Marines and soldiers. I thoroughly enjoyed my training role which allowed me to develop various strategies to effectively communicate with foreign nationals and offer a direct experience on the logistics of global security as well as its implementations. Overall, it was a rewarding experience and I welcome such an opportunity in the future

I believe I possess all of the personal and professional characteristics that are vital to the high standards of an Army Warrant Officer. Throughout my career, I have always set goals to exceed the standard in all areas that I have been responsible for, resulting in consistently serving in countless leadership positions with increased responsibility and exceeded all expectations. Furthermore, I have earned impact awards for designing tools that greatly reduced aircraft non-operational time by three days. As well as developing a training program that increased unit production rates by 30%. I distinguished myself above my peers for my prodigious knowledge of Army regulations, impeccable military appearance, and earning selection above 232

In the spring of 1976, my father enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, finished his tour four years later, and received an Honorable Discharge in November of 1980. During his tour, he served as an aerospace ground equipment mechanic (AGE) and incorporated his skills into aircraft maintenance on the flight-line. He has always had the highest respect for members attending any Academy, and advises anyone interested to

For almost 20 years, I have worked for an IT services company in the Washington DC area. During that time, I have gained vital leadership, management, business, and financial skills. In addition, over the last five years, I have established and maintained a DoD top secret facilities security office.

Since I was a child, I have been interested in computers, which unfortunately led me to destroying a few of my parents as a toddler. However, I as became older I was able to hone in my skills and began working at my high school’s IT department, where I became the school’s first Student Technology Associate. As the Student Technology Associate, I worked

My desire to join the Cyber Branch stems from a drive to continue to influence the foundation and shaping of the first new branch since the activation of the Special Forces Branch in 1967. The creation of the Cyber Branch and the addition of the 170A, is a historic and monumental event and I would consider it an honor if chosen to transition. Decades from now, young soldiers will walk the halls of the Cyber Center of Excellence and look upon images of those warrant officers that laid the cornerstones of what will then be, the premier branch of the Army. I see myself being among those images, as one of the many cyber leaders that will lay the foundation of an adaptable, technically and tactically elite force.

For as long I can remember, I have always wanted to be a soldier of the US Army. As I grew up, I heard stories from my family members about their life in the military. I had completely idolized my cousin while growing up, and when she enlisted it only strengthened my resolve to do the same. You could say serving in the military is in my blood, family, and future.

While serving one’s country is looked highly upon and each person has their own reason to enlist into the military. What I have found since enlisting in the Air Force job dissatisfaction is a huge problem in my unit. I have just recently reached my 3-year mark that I have been assigned to this unit and since the day I reported into the unit I have encountered both types of people, enthused/content about their job and the opposite people who hate their job and want to get out as soon as possible. Good points

Possess expert knowledge of best practices in information technology management and acquisitions, and skill in managing complex IT programs that support an enterprise vision, create improved customer service, and ensure IT program performance in a large, geographically-dispersed organization. While employed with US Army Materiel Command (AMC), (AMC is a major army command, conducts over 53 billion dollars a year in business, employs 100k personnel and is commanded by a four start general (second largest command in the Army)), I successfully managed large, complex IT projects including supervising, monitoring, and evaluating projects and IT investments to ensure accountability for the expenditure of IT funding within the agency and the Army. I have delivered high-profile IT projects within tight deadlines and budgets that re-engineered business processes and resolved difficult problems encountered in the planning, development, and operation of complex IT systems. Based on my ability to build partnerships among senior executives and demonstrate the value of transformative services to both business and technology organizations, I was asked by the CIO to lead multiple major enterprise wide